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Did you close the head of the Fatboy properly? The last quarter turn after the doors close?
I found Fayboy/ASP a good combo.
Interesting-
About 10 years ago I bought a nice fatboy and had it replated, lovely razor and it always shaved really well with Astra's. But then (as you do) I sold it to buy some super duper stainless overpriced pos which inevitably got sold sold on.
Fast forward to a couple of years ago and I bought a solid but scruffy fatboy off the bay. Initially it was great with Astra's. But a few months back after having bought a new batch of blades it now doesn't shave at all well.
Anyone else had this problem as I think Astra's have fallen back in the quality stakes. Needless to say I bought a 100
Interesting. I got given a box of 100 Astras about 6 months ago. I don't rate them in my 37c at all, but find they match well with my SuperSpeed. There's a weird, unfathomable interaction between user, razor and blade, and trying to work it out...? Well, it's just one of those things.Interesting-
About 10 years ago I bought a nice fatboy and had it replated, lovely razor and it always shaved really well with Astra's. But then (as you do) I sold it to buy some super duper stainless overpriced pos which inevitably got sold sold on.
Fast forward to a couple of years ago and I bought a solid but scruffy fatboy off the bay. Initially it was great with Astra's. But a few months back after having bought a new batch of blades it now doesn't shave at all well.
Anyone else had this problem as I think Astra's have fallen back in the quality stakes. Needless to say I bought a 100
I love my '59 fatboy. I use astra blades and no issues. Try winding it down to 2 or 3? I used mine at 2 for several years, 3 passes - lovely shave.Howdy all, had my last 2 shaves with a newly acquired 1959 fat boy, threw in the only blade I have ever used in my Merkur 34C since starting DE shaving a month or so back, the Astra SP....
First shave with the combo felt alright, seemed OK, not bad, not as smooth as the 34C by a long shot however. Had it set to 5.
Second shave I tried it set to 7, then 6, I could hear and feel it scraping the skin, the razor was definateley NOT gliding. I wound back to 5, bit better but still rough and not smooth by any means. By this point I was on my 3rd pass and decided to switch back to my 34C which felt like silky smooth heaven compared to the fat boy.
So is this just a case of old vs new design? Me trying a new razor with incorrect expectations set by the Internet, or is the Astra SP not the greatest blade to pair with the fat boy?
I already have some Feathers, I intend to try using them in my 34C next shave onwards, but I also bought some Gillette Silver Blue's based on research as they seem to be popular.
After tonight's shave with the direct at the time comparison to the 34C, I am seriously considering putting the fat boy on the shelf as a vintage ornament rather than use it.
So, time to find a better blade pairing or am I just unlucky?
I'm sure you'll find something that works for you in the Fatboy within the blade pack from Iain.Howdy all, had my last 2 shaves with a newly acquired 1959 fat boy, threw in the only blade I have ever used in my Merkur 34C since starting DE shaving a month or so back, the Astra SP....
First shave with the combo felt alright, seemed OK, not bad, not as smooth as the 34C by a long shot however. Had it set to 5.
Second shave I tried it set to 7, then 6, I could hear and feel it scraping the skin, the razor was definateley NOT gliding. I wound back to 5, bit better but still rough and not smooth by any means. By this point I was on my 3rd pass and decided to switch back to my 34C which felt like silky smooth heaven compared to the fat boy.
So is this just a case of old vs new design? Me trying a new razor with incorrect expectations set by the Internet, or is the Astra SP not the greatest blade to pair with the fat boy?
I already have some Feathers, I intend to try using them in my 34C next shave onwards, but I also bought some Gillette Silver Blue's based on research as they seem to be popular.
After tonight's shave with the direct at the time comparison to the 34C, I am seriously considering putting the fat boy on the shelf as a vintage ornament rather than use it.
So, time to find a better blade pairing or am I just unlucky?
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